Had to switch aircraft used N6001G instead which was fine. The CFIs at the office did not have a clew about the Open Airplane deal. A phone call to the boss resulted in CFI Dave showing up a few minutes later. He was very helpful with driving me to the plane spaying some deicer on the wings and preheating the engine. He also answered my questions about local ATC procedures. The flight down the Chicago skyline was great. The plane was in good shape. I would recommend.